Political Pumpkin Patch 1. Braun to Quit Presidential Bid, Back Dean Ah, Carol, we hardly knew ye! So much for her desire to “take the ‘Men Only’ sign off the White House door.” Be interesting to see how she spins her backing Dean. Can you say high-profile cabinet position? Wonder who the National Organization for
Puke-arama: Night 2! The fun never ends… And the snow is falling, and I’m cranky from a hectic day at work, and I’m exhausted from a lack of uninterrupted sleep. I do have several new comic books that I picked up at lunch, though, all but $5 of which were free thanks to my $20
Another facet of war that often gets overlooked: Pentagon: Suicides of U.S. Troops Rising in Iraq “There have been about 21 confirmed suicides during the past year associated with Operation Iraqi Freedom,” Winkenwerder said, adding that 18 were Army troops and three others were in the Navy and Marine Corps. The suicide toll is probably
Being the DM is tough work
All kids are germans. Not as in country of origin, but as in spreaders of sickness. Hoarders, too, I think, as they just pass their colds around amongst themselves and anyone else worn down enough to get in on the fun. “At least it’s not the flu” has little meaning at this point, as once
Chapter Two: A Change in Plans
Village Stethlan, Ches 1st (The Claw of the Sunsets), 1372 DR (The Year of Wild Magic) The two stone towers guarding the bridge that crossed the Hazur River and led into the Village Stethlan were just visible on the horizon a half mile away to the south. The quintet had put about the same distance
re: Today’s primary in Washington, DC, from the Washington Post: Outside the Anacostia library, college student Andrea J. Young said she was content with the unusual exercise in political expression, given how few voting opportunities are generally afforded D.C. residents. “In most elections we really don’t have a say,” the 19-year-old said. “Even if it’s
Roger Clemens comes out of retirement to sign with the Houston Astros and Yankees fans are all in a tizzy. Suckers! What did you expect from a mercenary? Loyalty? He was a punk when he was with the Red Sox, knocking Yankees on their asses left and right, and yet they all happily bent over
THE HANGED MAN Suspended decision. Initiation, divination, prophecy. Turning point in psychic powers. Trust in inner voice. Suspension, change, reversal, boredom, abandonment, sacrifice, readjustment, improvement, rebirth. He usually represents a time of feeling in limbo, being stuck or being prevented from moving forward. He’s usually depicted hanging upside down with his hands tied – that’s
Pumpkin Seeds: 1/12/2004
1. I can’t stand people who barely know their own jobs getting snippy and trying to tell other people how to do theirs. My boss has the worst phone manners with people in other departments, as well as with customer service people at other companies. And if I have to hear one more time about
While it’s not the least bit surprising, it’s always worse to have a strong suspicion actually be confirmed. Bush planned Iraqi invasion pre-Sept. 11 – report Reuters, 01.10.04, 12:56 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill charges in a new book that President Bush entered office in January 2001 intent on